#Chelsea Volturi

[nebulousfishgills]

I think one of my favorite stupid details the Twilight Guidebook gave me is the fact that the Volturi spread rumors and myths about vampires to keep people off of their tail... so that has to mean a conversation like this had to have happened:

Caius: Okay, so we need to perpetuate false myths about vampires to keep us hidden from humans. Who's got any ideas?

Chelsea: How about we need permission to enter a home?

Caius, writing it down: That's good. Who else?

Heidi: We have fangs.

Caius, still writing: Great, what else?

Jane: We don't have reflections and... we sleep during the day?

Caius: Perfect, and I'll say that holy symbols harm us.

Marcus: Wood stakes though our hearts kill us.

Caius: You know what, sure, on brand.

Aro: And we have a weakness to garlic.

Caius: ...what?

Aro: Weakness to garlic.

Everyone: ...

Aro: Write it down.

Caius, sighing: Fine.

Aro: And we can turn into bats.

Caius: ...

Caius: Aro are you drunk?

#i clearly know best this is canon #one of those dumbasses brought up garlic and you fucking know it was aro #twilight #the twilight saga #the volturi #caius volturi #aro volturi #marcus volturi #jane volturi #heidi volturi #chelsea volturi

[volterran-wine]

Hello again dearest Nathalie, I hope you are doing well. Some time ago I asked how the whole glittering in the sun worked and in your answer you mentioned that every vampire looks different in sunlight. You, for example, mentioned that Caius has a pearlescent look to him and now I've been wondering for a while what the other volturi would look like. Could you make like a list with pictures of what it would look like or if that is too much work (which I totally understand, so no pressure at all) just a list without pictures? I hope you have a good day/week/month :) <3

• — 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐦

Ah yes, I remember this question quite fondly.

It was difficult for me to find pictures that truly spoke to how I imagine their glow, so for now I have decided to answer it in written form. Volterran-Wine does in fact own a large crystal selection she has studied to find the right answers.

𝐀𝐫𝐨: The first you would see is a greenish hue, like oxidised copper. There would still be those hints of warmth however, with a discreet sheen of sparkle.

𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐮𝐬: He almost has a pearlescent finish to his skin and there’s a slight reddish hue when he enters certain types of light.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬: They say he once shone more brightly in the sun, but now vampires compare this kings skin to dulled brass

𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚:  This queen shifts beautifully like the darkest garnet, with a glitter-like shift that leaves those around her spellbound when they see it.

𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚: Many have compared her skin to the glint of steal, speckled with red like a bloodstone when the sun hits her just right.

𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐦𝐞: Once upon a time she resembled an opalite with a pinkish hue, now few remembers how vibrant of a sparkle Didyme once had.

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𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢: Our resident tracker resembles a bronze statue in it's prime, almost bordering on a golden hue, not unlike the crystal tigers eye.

𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐱: The way Felix shines in the sunlight is the same way a great mountain glimmers in a bronzed and golden glow if there are copper minerals deep within the earth. It is warm and inviting.

𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞: Her glow is very particular, it is soft and almost has a translucent quality to it. The best way I can describe it is that Jane looks like living and breathing selenite.

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐜: Seeing as though him and Jane share a lot of the same genetic makeup, they are quite similar. However, Alec has a slight blue-ish tint to his glow as well.

𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐢: This woman looks like an Opalite, come to life with a rosy hue beneath it all. Among the Volturi she is also one of the vampires who do in fact have a certain glitter to their skin.

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚: She is one of the few that partially glitter, though she gleams more if you ask those around her. If you look at Renata for too long it is like a duochrome of sienna and burnt orange.

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧: Under the correct lighting Corin is like a pearl, but most of the time she looks like the iridescence you find inside of shells,

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚: She looks like a marble statue come to life, the softest glow you will ever see.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧: Some say that Afton nearly looks like a silver statue when he moves under the sunlight, it is almost blinding with a soft blue-ish hue.

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨: He has this quality about his skin that is like smoky quartz, you expect it to be quite dark and dull-but the shifts in colorur is just out of this world. His tattoos almost seem to take up a life of their own when he steps under direct sunlight as well.

#Volturi Questionnaire #Aro Volturi #Caius Volturi #Marcus Volturi #Sulpicia Volturi #Athenodora Volturi #Didyme Volturi #Demetri Volturi #Felix Volturi #Jane Volturi #Alec Volturi #Heidi Volturi #Renata Volturi #Corin Volturi #Chelsea Volturi #Afton Volturi #Santiago Volturi #Vampire Anatomy

[fanfictionlibrary]

Spider Lilies and the Sun (Alec x Reader)

A Twilight fanfiction

Author's note: Check out my blog. I take requests <3

Carefully, you tried to draw the spider lilies that were lying on the wooden table in front of you. Your pencil drew a line here and there, deepening the shadows or adding a new leaf. It was difficult for you to capture the lightning appropriately on the thick parchment that you studied for a moment, drawing your head back to create some distance. To some extent you were satisfied with what you have produced so far. You have never been especially good at drawing, but somehow you have a hand for illustrating the beauty of flowers just enough to distinguish yourself from a beginner. But if you would ever reach the skills of a professional artist was hard to say… Only time could tell. 

While you drew, you listened to the conversation between Heidi, Chelsea, and Corin. The three vampires were sitting on the sofas that were situated in the middle of the drawing room of the Volturi’s castle. Soft sunlight shone through the windows, and you had opened one in the corner you had isolated yourself in. The temperate late summer breeze smelled wonderful, tickling your nostrils and helping you relax. 

“Have you heard that the coven in France tried to trick the Kings?” asked Heidi in her enticing voice, playing with her dark hair as her legs were swung over the armrest of the armchair that she was lounging in. Her short skirt had hiked up dangerously, but Heidi knew how to be classy without coming off as cheap. Her legs were pressed together, revealing nothing inappropriate. 

Chelsea nodded vigorously, not looking up from the book she was reading. “Of course, we have heard,” she remarked. Her tone was stoic and cold, but she didn’t mean it. You had learned that she was generally nice and didn’t have any mean intentions. But that was all. You would never expect a selfless act from her. Not from any of the vampires living in Volterra. “The French coven was the reason why Aro sent the twins, Demetri, and Felix to investigate. After all, the coven’s leader claimed that they have created a newborn with extraordinary abilities. The rumor spread like wildfire and eventually reached us, the Volturi. How could it not?”

Corin snorted and shook her head in disbelief. “Turned out the coven leader boasted a little too much.” 

“Right,” chimed in Heidi, chuckling. “Apparently, they wanted to bargain with the Kings and offer the newborn for a price. But said newborn didn’t possess any special abilities at all. When Demetri and Felix called to inform the Kings, they mentioned that Alec was absolutely livid.” With a knowing grin, she looked at you and caught your eye. Quickly you looked back down at your sheet, acting like that strange and yet familiar name hadn’t caught your attention. Heidi’s voice sounded insinuating when she added, “We all know that lately he has no room for unnecessary distractions that could lead him astray from the castle.” 

Heat rose to your cheeks, and you couldn’t say why. Only that Alec, even just the mention of his name, induced you with extreme nervousness. And a giddiness that you had tried to suppress by distracting yourself and drinking lots of water to drown the butterflies in your stomach. Alec. He was mesmerizing, absolutely enchanting. And also the reason why you, as a human, found yourself among vampire royalty. One day you decided to take a walk and breathe fresh air. While you were walking through the forest, looking defeated at your feet because the pressure that came with your studies really got to you that day, a pair of polished, expensive shoes came into view. Surprised, you looked up, staring into the beautiful red eyes of a young man who towered over you. Considering his insatiable stare, you probably should have been afraid, but you weren’t. There was something oddly calming about the way he gazed at you and how the wheels in his head seemed to turn before they finally clicked, and his hungry stare was replaced with a deep softness. Then, black mist enveloped you, and after many hours of traveling, you found yourself in Volterra. 

You had been living with the vampires for a little over three months and found it hard to adjust to your new life. You hadn’t been told why Alec brought you to Volterra, but the Kings had informed you that one day when the time was ripe, you would become one of them. You had no clue when the time would be ripe, but for now, that was unimportant. 

You were glad that everyone realized that you needed a lot of space and time alone. You had your own room and designated corners – like the one in the drawing room – that were solely reserved for you. Whenever you decided to take refuge in these places, everyone knew you wanted to be left alone. Fortunately, everyone was patient with you and answered your questions whenever you had any. The vampires learned to respect your boundaries, or rather, they had known how to do that all along since they were territorial beings. In turn, you learned to respect their limits and expectations. For example, you had to stay in your chamber when they fed in the throne room or when trials were being held. During these times, the vampires were especially busy, and no one could keep an eye on you to make sure you were not becoming a snack for the lower guard. 

As for Alec... you got along fine. There were moments when he seemed like he wanted to open up to you, but then he would withdraw suddenly, sitting down somewhere and watching you with a wistful expression while you read or drew. He kept you at arms-length: close enough but not too close. He didn’t want to give you away either. If anything, he was strangely possessive, and at the same time, aloof. He would be attentive one day, and the next he would pretend like you didn’t exist. It drove you insane. 

Well, at the beginning it did… After some frustrating nights, when you couldn’t sleep because of his behavior, you decided it was not worth spending the energy you needed on overthinking. You would just do you, stick to yourself, and be nice to Alec when he approached you. But you would refuse to seek him out. Your pride and self-respect put you first in this confusing connection with the vampire. You had never been in love, always waiting for the right one. Of course, you met men and thought that they might be your forever person only to end up disappointed because it turned out they were only being nice to you for sexual fun. Something you never gave them. Now, Alec was a classy guy. He was the type to court respectfully, and if he wanted some fun, he would be straightforward. Nonetheless, his intentions were anything but clear to you. So, you sought stability in yourself; if he had something to say, he could always do it, but you wouldn’t run after him.   

Honestly, you were glad when you heard that he would go on a mission to France. His name was playing on repeat in your head like a prayer whether he was present or not, and you did need some time to yourself to get that foolish heart of yours, which sometimes beat like you were love-struck, in check again. And so far, it had worked wondrously. In the past few days, you had barely thought about him at all. 

“So,” began Corin, resuming the conversation about the French coven, “what happened to the coven? Did Alec act on his anger? Lately, he has been inclined to do so. His emotions are running high. Higher than usual.”

Heidi giggled excitedly. “Well, luckily, Felix and Demetri could talk him out of it. The coven got away with a warning. The twins, the giant, and the tracker should return today.” 

Your throat constricted. You didn’t know if you really wanted to see Alec. Hopefully, he would just ignore you. But your hopes were crushed. Two hours later the door to the drawing room opened, and Alec came inside. The girls stopped talking abruptly, looking between you and the elite guard. Alec’s posture was imposing, and with one narrowed glance and a barely noticeable tilt of his head, he commanded them to leave. Sighing and voicing their discontent, Heidi, Corin, and Chelsea left. The thud of the door when it closed sounded too foreboding. You focused on your drawing - you had begun with another one, not quite satisfied with your first try.  

You hoped that Alec would just sit on the sofa, but unfortunately, he drew up a chair opposite you, and you focused on the movement of your pencil, not looking up. 

His voice was deep and warm when it rang out. “How have you been? Are you well?”

“I’m good,” you replied stubbornly, making it clear that you didn’t want to talk to him. But Alec did not defer. He picked up your first drawing. That was when you gazed up anxiously at him. You didn’t want him to see your art. Why? Because in a way, you depended on his validation. What if he didn’t think of your drawing as good enough? Then you would suck it up and live with it. You wouldn’t let it affect your motivation for your artistic nature though. 

The corners of Alec’s mouth were raised slightly when he saw your anxious expression, knowing he got to you. But if he hadn’t been sitting so close to you, you would have thought he was wearing his typical inscrutable expression. He leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs, holding your crafted spider lily up with one hand while he examined it, and gripping the armrest with his other hand. He wasn’t wearing gloves. That was unusual… The hand on the armrest glittered as it caught the sunlight. It was the only body part of his that was exposed to the sun. He didn’t like to shine in the sunlight. When you first saw how his skin reacted to the sun, he became angry. Not with you. But with the sun, you think. You were taking a stroll through the garden together, and when you reached up to touch his cheek as it began to glow, he pushed you away and told you to leave. That hurt. 

“Hmmm…” Alec hummed, nodding. “You are improving. You have a talent for drawing.” With care, he placed the paper down on the desk. 

Your body betrayed you when your heart rate picked up and your cheeks flushed pink. You were beyond happy. Somehow you managed to suppress the reply – “Do you really think so?” – that was beginning to form. You bit your tongue hard.

“How was France?” you asked instead. 

“I have been there many times. It was worthwhile. As always.”

“Good to hear.” 

“I would like to visit it with you someday. I have been there so often that it has become a little… boring and stale. But I feel like your presence would make the atmosphere special again.” 

Suspiciously, you narrowed your eyes. Here we go again with the ambiguous meanings… “What do you mean? Alec, sorry, but you have not been exactly welcoming towards me. One moment you are hot, and the other you are cold and don’t let me in. I still don’t know why you brought me to this shit hole in which I’m supposed to spend eternity. You owe me a lot of explanations.”

His eyes studied you. He contemplated long, his red orbs wandering down to your collarbone and noting how well your cropped cardigan and your high-waisted jeans fitted you. Your body was bliss to him. Your personality meant salvation. He had to come forward. He knew he was being unfair, and how could he be unjust to someone he loved? 

Without warning, he pushed back his chair, creating a scraping sound, and stood up. He walked towards you, grabbing the backrest of your stool and turning it around. You were now looking up at him, and your heart stuttered as he lowered his torso, placing his hands on the armrests, caging you. His brown, thick locks fell in front of his forehead, and his red orbs bored holes into the core of your soul. You nervously played with your hands in your lap, biting your lips. 

“Don’t do that,” he spoke softly, his breath fanning your face. 

“What?”

“Biting your lip. You always do it when you are nervous or stressed. You have been doing it while I was gone.” He used his thumb to smooth your lips. You swallowed hard at the skin contact. “I can see little wounds.” Was that why he decided to not wear gloves? Had he been planning to initiate physical contact?

You pushed his hand away. “What do you want?”

“Fine,” he grunted, straightening himself up. “I will be blunt about it.” 

“Naturally.” 

“You are my mate,” he admitted. Carefully, he studied your reserved features. But you felt anything but reserved. You were elated. Finally, you found the love you had always wished for. You had envied the connection Afton and Chelsea shared, how they gazed at each other with unprecedented adoration. Often, you had watched them interacting, wondering when you could not only be loved like Afton loved Chelsea but when you could finally look as ardently at someone the way Chelsea stared at Afton. You wanted to love, too. Not just be loved. What you and Alec could have… maybe that would rival their connection and put them to shame. 

“What do you think?” Alec asked, testing the waters. 

“Only that it all makes sense now. My palpitating heart when you are near or how I can’t get your name out of my head.” Contemplatively, you looked up at Alec. “That’s why you brought me to Volterra. When we met in the forest, you sensed that I was your mate.”

“I did.” 

You stood up, bringing your hands to his cheeks. He brought your foreheads together, and you enjoyed the coldness of his touch. On a warm summer day, there was no one you wanted to bury yourself in more passionately than Alec. 

“You fear this connection as much as I do,” you whispered. “That’s why you are sometimes so aloof. You are afraid of getting hurt. So am I. And honestly, in your presence, I find it hard to think straight. It is like my emotions don’t belong to me but to you.” 

“Yes. They spiral out of control, and only you, as my counterpart, can reach them. Tame them.” 

“Then I will cherish them and hold them close. You have nothing to fear, Alec.” 

Tentatively Alec closed the gap between the two of you, tasting your lips in a reassuring kiss. It seemed that you had nothing to fear either.  

#alec volturi #volturi #twilight #love #soulmates #felix volturi #demetri volturi #jane volturi #heidi volturi #corin volturi #chelsea volturi #aro volturi #caius volturi #marcus volturi #volterra #fanfiction #spider lily #vampire #vampires #alec volturi x reader

[volturilovers]

the Volturi guard, different guard statuses

Elite guard

The select few of the higher guard that are the most valuable and ALWAYS accompany the kings on their missions.

Higher guard/personal guards of the kings

-color: most have a black and red cloak( some higher guards with more common powers retain their grey cloaks even if they are in higher guard) with a silver and alternatively golden necklace. The most important guards in the coven with most valuable powers.

-You only have a chance to become a member of the high guard when you have been in the common guard for around 100 years with some exceptions. They are the personal guard of the volturi kings and are sent on some of the most important missions.

Common guard

-color: grey and red cloaks and silver necklaces

-the "normal" guard where most of the volturi guard are placed in. There are different levels of importance, if you have more value to the kings you have a higher chance of promotion to the higher guard. if you are higher up in the common guard. They also have the most interaction with the kings in the all of the common guard.

Lower guard

-color: white and red colored cloak with bronze necklaces

-trainees, new borns/really young vampires that joined their coven

-Are often accompanied by a common guard to learn about and how the volturi works the first time period they are there.

-you are automatically in the lower guard the first 20 years of joining the volturi. you can be promoted to the common guard If you are proven worthy.

#my worldbuilding #the volturi guard #the volturi coven #caius volturi #the volturi #the volturi kings #aro volturi #marcus volturi #Demetri volturi #felix volturi #santiago volturi #jane volturi #alec volturi #chelsea volturi #corin volturi #Afton volturi #renata volturi

[raindancer2004]

The Other Swan

Word Count: 5,368 Demetri x OC Swan. Part Ten. Warnings: Fluff, NSFW

The following morning Jane knocks on Demetri’s door gently “Hi, how are you and Danni doing?” “Danni’s doing well, see for yourself. I’m ok, thanks to Gianna giving me advice on how to care for my son. I’m just getting a bit impatient regarding Danni’s transformation, I just want her to wake up” He says “One day down, two to go and then you’ll have forever together. I can already see some physical changes to her after just one day” Jane says as she stands over the crib. “You can pick him up Jane” Demetri said grinning “Thank you. Come here little one” Jane coos at Nicolai as she picks him up wrapping him in his blanket and making her way to the sofa. ‘He smells like chocolate with a hint of peppermint’ she thinks to herself looking at Nicolai. Jane spends the day helping Demetri take care of Nicolai, giving him some time to sit beside Danni and read to her, this acting as a distraction for both him and Danni or so he hoped.

Alec came to visit in the afternoon “Hi Demetri how’s are things” “Jane hasn’t put my son down since she arrived this morning, so I have been reading to Danni trying to distract us both. I hate knowing and seeing that she’s in pain even if she is trying not to show how much it hurts” “I’m glad Danni is handling her transformation well” Alec replied “It’s my turn to hold him now I’m here, please sister.” Alec said sitting beside Jane and waiting for her to hand him Nicolai. Demetri was a little surprised that the twins wanted to be around his son as much as they did, not he minded though.

Meanwhile Danni is going through her transformation. Her body felt like it was fire, every nerve ending burning as her blood was being replaced with venom, Demetri’s venom. She couldn’t help the random thoughts running through her head. ‘I felt Demi kiss my neck before he bit me letting his venom enter my system. I know that Heidi, Chelsea and Gianna changed me into a clean dress and brushed my hair for me and that Felix carried me back here. This is too much I don’t know if I can do this.’ “I love you so much cara mia” She hears Demetri say softly in her ear. ‘I can do this. I have do this… for Demi, for Nicolai.’ She tries to lay as still as possible despite the pain she is in, knowing that Demetri would feel bad enough that he is the reason she is going through this right now. She tries to focus on Demetri’s voice as he reads to her, hoping to distract herself from the burning pain that’s tearing through her entire body.

On the third day of Danni’s transformation Demetri took Nicolai to Heidi’s room “Can you watch Nicolai for me? Danni should wake up today and I’d like to take her hunting before she sees him again” “Of course I can, just come and find us when you’re ready” Heidi responds smiling “Hello little one, ready to spend the day with auntie Heidi?” Nicolai coos in response; Demetri chuckled as it would seem that his son has awakened the maternal side within all the females in the castle.

Demetri returned to his and Danni’s shared room and stood at the balcony doors looking out over the garden waiting for Danni to wake up. Her heartbeat had slowed right down now so he knew it would be soon. Danni’s heart stopped beating and Demetri looked over his shoulder to see her open her now bright ruby red eyes. She could see everything more clearly, including the little dust particles in the air and she could feel the individual threads on the Egyptian cotton duvet cover beneath her. 

It took her a moment to adjust to this new sight, then a scent she had never smelt before flooded her senses ‘sandalwood and citrus’ Her eyes scanned the room and they fell on Demetri and she smiled wide, getting off the bed and running into his arms. She threw her arms around his neck and held him close “Oomph. You’re a lot stronger than I am now, so it’s your turn not to break me mi amore” Demetri said into her ear “Sorry Demi” She pulled back a little as he took in her appearance, his eyes looking her up and down “You’re absolutely stunning baby” He ran his fingers through her hair that was now longer, brighter and fuller than before. He leant down and kissed her lips. “We’re the same temperature now Dem” She said smiling holding his hand in hers and he nods “I’ll have to get used to that” He chuckles “I’m so used to you being warm, but I’m so happy that I get to spend forever with you” “I love you Demi” She kisses him soundly on the mouth “I love you too.”

“How’s Nicolai?” She asks “He’s amazing cara mia and so gorgeous. Everyone loves him” “Where is he? Can I see him?” She looks towards the door “I want to take you hunting first. Come on” He takes her hand in his and they make their way out of the castle and as it is an overcast day, they don’t have to worry about being exposed.

They leave Volterra to go hunting, Danni noticing every little thing around her as they run together, including how fast Demetri is. He stops running and turns to catch her in his arms, Danni coming to a stop in his embrace. “Close your eyes and listen, tell me what you can hear amore” She closed her eyes and focused on listening to her surroundings. “I can hear faint chatter of people below, birds in the trees, traffic in the distance. It’s amazing Dem” “You’ve focused really well cara. Come with me and I’ll show you how to hunt. Stay close”

Ten minutes later they were standing on the roof a building looking down at an alleyway that was about a five-minute walk from a bar. “Keep your eyes on those two” Demetri said pointing to a couple leaving the bar and making their way towards the alleyway. He took her hand in his “Jump with me cara” They landed silently in the alley below them. Danni caught the scent of the couple and squeezed Demetri’s hand tightly “It’s ok cara. I’ve got you” She nods and brings her other hand to her throat feeling the burn. “You stay here and I’ll lure them in ok” He kisses her temple and releases her hand. About 30 seconds later Demetri and the human couple enter the alley and make their way towards Danni, once they are near enough Danni hears Demetri softly call out “Now” She watches as he grabs the man and sinks his teeth into his neck, the woman goes to run but Danni is quicker and grabs her around the throat holding her to her chest and bites down on her neck, the blood flowing down her throat easing the burn. When she had drained the human, she released her and she fell to the ground. “Well done amore” Demetri says smiling and kisses her “Very efficient. Still thirsty?” “Thank you babe and yes I am, a little” She kisses him back “Let’s dispose of these two and then we’ll find you someone else.” Demetri snaps their necks and then they throw the couple into the nearby river and watch as the bodies wash away. “Come on cara” He takes her hand in his and they make their way towards another part of the city where they kill and dispose of two more humans. “You were amazing cara. You were fast, efficient and they were very clean kills…for a newborn. I’m so proud of you” He wraps his arm around her, pulling her to his chest and kisses her “I learnt from the best babe” She kissed him, tasting a little blood from his last kill “Let’s go home” She laced her fingers with his and they made their way back to the castle.

Danni enters her and Demetri’s shared room and sees Nicolai for the first time since waking as a newborn. He was lying in his crib and she leant down and picked him up gently. She didn’t make a move to harm him, just cradled him to her and took in the new baby smell he had. She felt multiple sets of eyes on her and realisation flashed in her eyes “You think I’d harm my baby…my son?” “No, no not all mi amore” Demetri replied stepping closer, though her eyes never left Felix, Heidi or the twins’ faces. “We never knew that our kind could have children before now and therefore do not know how or if the scent of his blood would affect your senses. Newborns are…driven by instinct and I didn’t want to take a chance with the two of you as I know you would absolutely hate yourself if you harmed our son in any way.” Danni thought for a moment before responding “So you had four vampires watch over me along with yourself, that’s a little excessive Dem. Surely you and Felix would have sufficed” The others chuckled “So you aren’t mad at us sweetie?” Jane asked “Of course not, a little irritated that I was being scrutinised whilst I held my son for the first time since waking as a newborn” She replied “That’s on me darling” Demetri said as he wrapped an arm around her back and kissed her temple. “I know but I am going to ask everyone to leave us so the three of us can bond as a family. I don’t want any other firsts with my son to feel…tainted” Demetri felt a little guilty hearing that his mate felt that way and knew that she would never forget feeling that way whenever she thought back on today now that she was immortal. The others nodded “Sorry Danni” They murmured as they left the room.

Once they were alone Demetri whispered into her ear “I’m so very sorry that I have upset you, that I have ruined this moment between you both…” He looked down at his son briefly before continuing “I love you both so very very much, I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost either of you” He kissed her temple again and stepped back from her. “Where are you going?” “I thought I would step away for a bit, allow you two to bond as I did with him whilst I waited for you to wake up” “Don’t be silly, come here. I just want some time with my boys” She smiled at him and watched as he stepped closer to her “Kiss me Dem” He complied, kissing her lips softly before leaning down to kiss his son’s head. “For the record you didn’t ruin anything. You were just being overprotective…like way overprotective” She chuckled and he did too “Can you blame me? I’ve dealt with many newborns over the years but…you’re different…you’re mine. My mate, my creation, the mother of my gorgeous son. You are acting nothing like a typical newborn, you’re so calm and in control and I…” “…You worried if my newborn instincts would kick in around our son, that I may harm him without ever meaning to” She finished for him “Exactly darling” “And that is why I am not mad or upset as your actions came from the heart, from your love for me as they have always done” She kissed his cheek “I love you more than I ever thought possible Dem” “I know mi amore. I feel the exact same way about you and our son.”

The others heard their conversation from the corridor as they lingered outside Alec’s door down the hall. “Danni is amazing and she is very calm for a newborn. I’m impressed” Jane said “I agree. I think that maybe that has something to do with the fact that she knew ahead of time that she would be turned, knew what to expect. I mean she has lived with us for three months and therefore was prepared for this life” Heidi replied “Not to mention she is a mum and her maternal side is clearly showing” Alec added with a smile “I think they’ll be fine and if they need us, Demetri knows where to find us” Felix added before walking back towards his room, the others doing the same.

Later that night Demetri and Danni stand over Nicolai’s crib and watch him sleep for a bit “I just want to say thank you for giving me a son” He cups her face in his hands and kisses her “I still can’t believe I’m a dad” She smiles up at him “I didn’t do this on my own, you helped Dem...” She kissed his lips softly “…I’m glad that I got to have a baby with you” She added and rested her head on his chest and looked down at their sleeping son “I thank the gods every day for bringing you into my life…” He kissed the top of her head “…you and our son.”

As soon as Danni closes the door to their closet Demetri pulls Danni towards him, turning her so her back is against his chest, his arms wrapping around her from behind, and slowly leaves a trail of kisses up and down her neck before gently turning her head upwards towards him, covering her mouth with his in a loving kiss. She turns in his arms and resumes kissing him. He bites her lip asking for entrance and slips his tongue into her mouth, their tongues moving together as he puts his other hand on the back of her head deepening the kiss. She moans into the kiss and one hand goes to the back of his head; nails scratching at his hair at the base of his neck. He growls low and Danni moves her other hand downwards and brushes over his crotch “Danni” He says with a warning tone breaking the kiss and he feels her hand squeeze him “Demi” She replies and winks at him.

Before he knows what’s happening Danni pushes him on to sofa and climbs onto his lap straddling him and begins leaving a trail of open mouth kisses along his neck. A soft growl left him when he felt her fangs bite down on his neck and the tingle of her venom marking his skin “Mine” She purred in his ear and he smiled, liking that she had marked him as hers.

He placed his hands on her cheeks and captured her lips in a passionate kiss; she bit his lip gently as she grinded against his hardening cock, his lips parting allowing her to deepen the kiss, their tongues dancing together in a sensuous rhythm. She started to unbutton his shirt, her hands moving over his chest, her nails lightly scratching him; a light growl left him at the feel of her now cold, firm touch. A reminder that she was no longer human, that she was in fact, now an immortal like him.

In one swift movement he pulled at her dress, ripping it from her “Hey” “It was in my way amore” His ruby eyes darkening with desire and he moved his hands to her ass and stood from the sofa, gently laying her down on the rug in front of the fireplace. “So beautiful and sexy” He said as he gazed down at his mate, if she was still human she would be blushing. They resumed kissing and touching one another, their arousal building and filling the air around them. “These are in my way” Danni said low and she pulled his trousers from him, ripping them in the process. He chuckled low before tugging her bra and panties from her. His head dipped down and he took one nipple into his mouth before she could respond. Danni’s back arched slightly in response to Demetri’s actions as he massaged one breast as he continued to kiss and suck the other.

Demetri adjusted himself between Danni’s thighs and slowly entered her, stilling for just a moment before slowing moving in and out of her, making love to her. Soft moans filled the room as Danni’s body responded to every touch, every kiss that Demetri left on her naked body. “Oh…Dem” He pulled almost all the way out of her and ran his hand up her thigh holding her leg to his side as he re-entered her filling her fully, deeply, completely being at one with her. Another moan of pleasure slipped past her lips as he hit that spot inside her over and over again. He roughly thrusted into her and captured her lips with his muffling her cry; her nails scratching up his back as he continued to take her roughly, growling into her ear “Oh God…Danni!” He felt her walls tighten around him just before her orgasm washed over her, her body alight with a pleasure she’d never known before. She held him tightly to her as the intensity of her orgasm kept building as he continued to chase his release. “It’s…it’s…” She trailed off and felt his release fill her, noticing that it didn’t feel cold this time, in fact it felt warm and she smiled knowingly at him. He smiled and nodded in response, knowing what she was thinking in that moment. A few moments of silence passed between them before Danni spoke softly “I thought my first time with you as a human was amazing…but god that was…” “I know baby” He smiled and kissed her softly as he held her closer to him.

Although Demetri had enjoyed being intimate with Danni whilst she was human, this time was different, this time he was able to enjoy being with her intimately without the fear of hurting her. “I love you Demi” “I love you too cara mia.” They made love to one another over and over again that night, seeing as Danni no longer needed to eat, breath or sleep.

Nicolai was just a week old when he said his first word “Daddy” Demetri’s face lit up with pride as he scooped his son up into his arms, holding him close. Danni watched the two of them from the closet doorway and couldn’t help smiling. “Such a clever little boy” Demetri praised his son and turned to see his mate watching them. “I can’t believe he said his first word at only a week old” Danni said “None of us know how slowly or quickly he will grow and develop as he is the first human / vampire child to be born” Demetri replied “All the more reason to document his development in his baby book.” She replied with a smile.

Nicolai shocked everyone when he took his first steps, seeing as he was only three weeks old. He was playing with his cars in the family room and pulled himself up and took his first shaky steps over to where Demetri was building a castle out of building blocks, Danni sitting beside him. “Can I help daddy?” His little voice rang out in the almost quiet room “Of course you can” Demetri replied as Danni lifted him into her lap smiling proudly at her son. “He’s amazing Demi” “Yes, he is” He replied and kissed his son’s cheek.

Nicolai was so loved dearly by his parents, grandparents and his aunts and uncles in the castle, that he was never without someone to play with or spend time with. The vampires were amazed at how quickly he was developing compared to his human counterparts outside the castle and the Kings put it down to his vampire side. Aro tracked his development with his parent’s blessing “We are curious about your development and growth little one as we have never met anyone like you before” Aro said softly to him as he measured his height again and made a note of the physical changes to the boy in the past week.

Caius would often ‘steal’ his grandson and would hide away in his study so he could read stories to him. Athenodora would join them sometimes, sitting beside her husband cuddling her grandson whilst Caius reads aloud. Nicolai often fell asleep in his grandparent’s arms following story time, something they all enjoyed.

Nicolai is cuddled up to Danni as they watch Hotel Transylvania when he suddenly turns and asks her “Does daddy turn into a bat? Can you turn into a bat? Ahh, can I turn into a bat?” He asks excitedly, Demetri hears him from the closet and chuckles. “No sweetie, we can’t turn into bats” Danni answers “Oh” Nicolai replies looking and sounding a little sad, Danni holds him a little closer and kisses the top of his head. A little while later Nicolai asks “Does daddy say ‘I’m Dracula blah blah blah’?” Danni can’t help but laugh a little “No little one I don’t say ‘I’m Dracula blah blah blah’” Demetri replies imitating Dracula’s voice from the film and smiles as he sees his son’s eyes light up a little “Daddy you’re the best” Demetri smiles and takes a seat beside Danni lifting Nicolai onto his lap “I know” He kisses his son’s hair and they continue to watch the film as a family “Mommy was daddy your zing?” Nicolai asked once the film ended “Yes sweetie. Daddy was my zing” She replies smiling and kisses Demetri’s cheek “I love you Dem” “I love you too Danni” “What about me?” Nicolai asks “We love you too” Demetri and Danni say at the same time.

The following day Demetri spoke to Marcus and asked if Gianna could be turned as she is not only friends with Danni but she helped him take care of Nicolai whilst Danni was undergoing her transformation. Marcus agreed and even added that her dedication to her work also went in her favour. “I’ll change Gianna myself as you have one newborn already under your care Demetri” “Understood Master and thank you” Demetri replied with a nod “You’re welcome and I’m glad that Gianna will be joining the family permanently.”

Demetri returned to his room and found Danni in the closet. “Danni, I have some news for you” He says as he approaches her, she turns and nods letting him know he had her attention. “I have spoken to Marcus and he has agreed to make Gianna an immortal and is even going to turn her himself as I already have a newborn under my care” Demetri said with a smile “Oh my god. You’re amazing. I love you” Danni says excitedly and threw her arms around Demetri’s neck. He chuckled and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close “I love you too darling” “Does she know? Can I tell her?” Demetri chuckled again “No, Gianna is not aware that I asked Marcus to turn her and yes, you can tell her. Marcus will talk to her about when her turning will take place once he’s told Aro and Caius of his plan” Danni kissed Demetri before leaving to find Gianna.

Demetri?” “Hi Gianna, it’s nice to see you too. Demetri and Nicolai are well. Nicolai is growing up so fast bless him, it’s taking a little getting used to” “I get that. It is a little weird to see him walking around the castle given how old he actually is” Danni smiled and nodded in agreement. “I have some news for you” Danni said, trying to contain her excitement “Ooh tell me, tell me” Gianna replied, curiosity shining in her eyes “Demetri spoke to Marcus about you becoming immortal…” Gianna gasped, clearly shocked “…We’re really good friends and you helped Demetri with Nicolai during my transformation. Marcus agreed and has decided to turn you himself” “Oh my god. Really?” Danni nodded “Really. Dem told me about ten minutes ago and Marcus will discuss the details with you later.” Gianna got up from her desk and hugged Danni “Thank you so much. I owe Demetri one” “No, you don’t, this is his way of saying thanks to you remember” Danni replied and felt Gianna nod in response.

A few days later Marcus changed Gianna and stayed with her for the first day as he wanted to ensure she was handing the change well. On day two Danni and Nicolai sat with her so she wouldn’t be alone. Danni read to Gianna hoping it may distract her a little from the burning sensation. Nicolai talked to her, telling her what he had been up and what was going on in the castle. ‘Ah bless him, love him greatly’ Gianna thought to herself. Danni smiled down at her son, proud that he was so caring and compassionate given his young age. Demetri spent day three with her as he didn’t want Nicolai in the room with a newborn as he was unsure how Gianna would react once she woke up.

Upon waking on day three Demetri and Alec took Gianna on her first hunting trip as it wasn’t safe for Marcus to do so as he was one of the Kings. Demetri noticed that Gianna was a messier newborn during her first hunting trip than Danni was. Gianna acted more like how a newborn vampire would than Danni did and Alec put that down to the fact that she had less time to adjust to the thought of becoming immortal than Danni. The one thing that everyone noticed about Gianna was that she was not tempted by Nicolai’s human side, something Danni and Demetri were pleased about.

Danni had been gone for most of the day and Demetri wondered aloud to himself “I wonder where your mummy is” “I know where she is” Nicolai replied and took off running to find his mum. “Hey, wait up” Demetri calls as he runs after him.

Nicolai finds Danni sitting in the north facing garden talking with Caius “Mummy” He calls out and runs towards her and Danni lifts him onto her lap just as Demetri enters the garden. “Hi Grandpa. See daddy, I said I knew where mummy was” Nicolai says grinning “I know and you found her very quickly. How did you do that?” He asks crouching down in front of them. “I just thought of mummy and I knew she was here.” This caught Caius’s attention as he and his brothers were waiting to find out if the boy was gifted like his parents. Demetri stands before sitting beside Danni on the bench turning slightly to face her and Nicolai “I think you may have a gift little one, like me and mummy” “You and mummy have a gift. What does that mean?” Nicolai asks “Some vampires have gifts, for example; Uncle Alec can take away a person’s senses, mummy is a shield; this means she can shield herself from psychic attacks and no one can read her mind unless she allows it and I am a tracker; I can pick up on the essence of someone’s mind and can follow it like a scent over any distance. To be able to do this I have to either have met that person physically or anyone who has met the person in the past. Although I cannot track mummy due to her shield” Nicolai nods smiling “Wow! Daddy yours and mummy’s gifts sound cool” Demetri and Danni smile hearing this “Are you able to track me daddy?” He asks curiously “I have never tried to” Demetri replies and concentrates on his son, trying to reach out and pick-up Nicolai’s tenor. “It would seem that I cannot track you little one. I think you may have a shielding ability like mummy, as well as the ability to track her” Nicolai smiles wide at his dad “Really? That’s cool. Can we a play game, get mummy to hide and see if I can find her again? Please daddy” Excitement shining in his blue eyes and Demetri looks at Caius who nods “Go on let’s have some fun and test his gift” “Thank you master. Sit with me and Caius whilst mummy goes and hide.” Danni passes Nicolai to Demetri and leaves the garden to go hide. “I’ll count to 20 mi amore and then we’ll come find you.” Twenty seconds later Demetri smiles at his son “Right let’s see if you can find mummy” Nicolai nodded and thought about Danni and how much he wanted to find her. He quickly climbed off his dad’s lap and started running towards the castle “Come on daddy, Grandpa” He called out and Demetri got up and followed his son “He’s very fast” Caius said as he ran beside Demetri.

Nicolai ran into the castle ballroom “I found you mummy” Demetri heard his son declare just before Danni giggles “Yes you did, my clever little boy” She bent down and scooped him up in her arms, spinning him around. “Well done son, you did great” Demetri said smiling at his son and placing a kiss on his head before kissing Danni’s lips “Looks like you can track me after all Demi, as long as our son is with you” She smiles and winks at him “That’s ok with me cara mia.” Demetri replies and wraps his arm around her.

“I’m curious though, can you find Aro, Nicolai?” Caius asks Nicolai and he shrugged, before closing his eyes and focusing on finding Aro “I can’t sense Uncle Aro, I’m sorry Grandpa” He sounded sad “Don’t be little one, this just confirms what I thought. You have a gift like your parents or should I say you have two gifts. First it appears that you are shield like your mummy and secondly, your tracking ability fills in the gaps of your daddy’s gift; enabling you to track people with strong psychic shields like your mummy” Caius replies and Demetri looks at his son in his mate’s arms with a proud smile on his face “That’s my boy” Nicolai smiled back at Demetri.

“I wonder how he is able to track people. Do you think he can pick up the tenors of someone’s mind like you or do you think it works differently for him as it seems he can only find people with shields?” Danni says curiously “I’m not sure but we have plenty of time to find out” Demetri replies wrapping his arm around her and placing a kiss to her temple. “Are you ok knowing that he can track the people you cannot?” She asks “Of course cara. It means when Nicolai is older, he will be able to help me track people down and then there won’t be anyone that can hide from the Volturi” Demetri says smiling proudly and ruffling his son’s hair. “I can promise you this, Nicolai will a member of the elite guard along with his parents once he is old enough” Caius says smiling wide “Really Grandpa?” Nicolai asks “Yes my boy. You and daddy will be a great team when it comes to tracking others and I can’t wait to see how your gifts develop” Caius replies smiling “That’s good isn’t it daddy? I get to work with you when I’m all growed up” Nicolai replies “You mean when you’re all grown up sweetie” Danni corrects her son softly and he nods at her. 

“I’m going to inform my brothers of Nicolai’s gifts” With that Caius takes off to see Aro and Marcus “They’re in the throne room master” Demetri tells Caius and he nods, feeling proud of his grandson. “You may just be the master’s favourite guard now babe” Danni says teasing him “That is all thanks to you gorgeous” He was looking at her with a look of pure adoration on his face “Nicolai is 50% yours Demi, so it’s really a joint effort” She replies and kisses him, Nicolai giggles at his parents.

#demetri volturi #felix volturi #jane volturi #alec volturi #aro volturi #caius volturi #marcus volturi #santiago volturi #heidi volturi #chelsea volturi #sulpicia volturi #athenodora volturi #volturi #twilight

[venusofvolterra]

Some religion HCs I have about the Volturi

Many of these are for HCs I have about their human life/backstories. I see very few of them maintaining strong religious faith into their undead lives. Also, I choose to disregard certain aspects of the religion metaphors in Twilight. These are also pretty much based on their historical time period/ where they come from.

• Felix, having been a Roman gladiator born into slavery had very few opportunities to actively participate in religious activities. That said, he prayed to a few different gods of the Roman pantheon, most typically Venus. Even then, he had dreamed a sweet love to soften his hard life.

• I headcanon Santiago to have been collected by the coven during the colonial period. He is Caribbean but possibly joined the Volturi during the southern wars. As such, he was Catholic in his human life but practiced some folk magic.

• Though Heidi grew up during a time where Germany was largely converting from Catholicism to Lutheranism, her family remained staunchly Catholic. Frankly, that faith helped her get through pain in her life often. She even kept some of that faith for a while after she was turned into a vampire.

• Living during a vast cultural shift in the Byzantine empire, Demetri came from a well-off family of merchants with humble origins. His father had reverted to Islam a few years before marrying his mother and thus Demetri was raised Muslim. His wife, who he had cherished deeply until and after she died during childbirth, was also Muslim.

• Chelsea, who has also gone by Charmion, was an Ancient Greek priestess of Apollo (possibly even an oracle at Delphi!). It is said that he gave her the gift of the sight and though she wasn’t a priestess of Aphrodite, she did have a knack for match-making but not just in romantic dealings, in business and other dealings as well.

#if there are typos no there aren’t #twilight #the volturi #demetri volturi #the twilight saga #volturi #felix volturi #twilight new moon #twilight eclipse #historical twilight #heidi volturi #santiago volturi #chelsea volturi

[lunastwilightblog]

Vampire gifts

(Redone because I forgot too many 😅)

(Also, I know, why tf is Marcus a physical? Apparently he is, as he can see Bella’s bonds while Chelsea cannot. I think Didyme would’ve been in the physical category too as she emitted an aura that drew people to her and while human it manifested in her extreme beauty, but that’s not concrete and could still be mental as her brother’s gift is)

Not including Renesmee because she’s not a vampire but she would be in the mental category

#twilight #twilight saga #twilightsaga #twilightsagaedit #twilight revival #twilight resurgance #twilight renewal #twilight renaissance #Bella swan #Bella cullen #Edward Cullen #Jasper hall #Alice cullen #aro volturi #marcus volturi #didyme volturi #kate denali #renata volturi #demetri volturi #chelsea volturi #volturi #the volturi coven #the volturi #volturi coven #cullen coven #heidi volturi #eleazar denali #alec volturi #jane volturi #twilight books

[zzinvolterra]

Chelsea of the Volturi "I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble."

The Volturi: Abilities (1/?)

#via pinterest #the volturi: abilities #twilight #chelsea volturi #chelsea volturi: aesthetic #abilities #moodboard #request

[wakeofvultures]

(Quote Under the Cut)

“I hate you all,” said Mercymorn passionately. “I have hated you for millennia ... except you, my lord.”

“Thanks,” said God.

“I merely want to put you in a jail,” said his Lyctor, now meditative, “and fill up the jail with acid once for every time you made a frivolous remark, or ate peanuts in a Cohort Admiralty meeting, or said, ‘What would I know, I’m only God.’ Then at the end of a thousand years, you would say, ‘Mercy, I have learned not to do any of these things, because I hated the acid you put on me.’ And I would say, ‘That is why I did it, Lord. I did it for you, and for your empire.’ I often think about this,” she finished

(Harrow the Ninth, Chapter 36)

#doesn't have include all elements of the speech but who gives one of this vibe #has anyone ever asked this question? #aro volturi #the volturi #volturi #twilight #twilight saga #the twilight saga #twilight renaissance #renata volturi #caius volturi #marcus volturi #didyme volturi #sulpicia volturi #chelsea volturi #abyssal stuff #abyssal talks #another day another poll #tlt #the locked tomb

[doorianpavus]

V O L T U R I (the redeux) An R rated adaption

Deepika Padukone as Chelsea

#twilight #twilightedit #chelsea volturi #chelseavolturi #chelseavolturiedit #thevolturi #thevolturiedit #thevolturiredeux #the volturi #volturiedit #volturi #deepikapadukoneedit #deepika padukone

[archoniluthradanar]

The test of a vampire : A Beauty and the Beast re-telling Part Six-Finale

The test of a vampire : A Beauty and the Beast re-telling

Marcus dei Volturi x female OC

Caterina still wants to go home, even though her time with Marcus has become pleasant enough. Her friend, Felix, proved to be a godsend, listening to her when she needs someone to talk with. In the end, will it be Marcus who gets his wish, or will Caterina get hers? Perhaps both will find their wishes fulfilled.

Chapter Six - Finale (so it's longer than previous chapters)

The Redemption

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As the days passed, Caterina found she was enjoying the evenings spent with Marcus while he read to her. The timbre of his voice always relaxed her just before she was supposed to go to bed. She would finish her chores for the day, then have her supper. Afterwards, Felix would take her to Marcus' chambers, something she finally questioned him about while they were walking there.

"Felix, why must you always deliver me to Marcus? I do know the way," Caterina remarked.

"Sometimes, as you're well aware, he wants me to stay until your visit is over. Standing guard, as it were," Felix answered, careful not to say too much.

"Why does he require you stand guard anyway? Guard against what?"

"The castle is old and large, where one could easily get lost and end up in a dangerous area. Please don't question him or his orders, Caterina. It's for your own protection," Felix pleaded, unable to explain further. He knew not all vampires within the castle walls were trustworthy, and this human had to be kept safe at all costs.

"All right, I won't say a word, for both our sakes," Caterina said, not wanting her friend to get into trouble because of her. She gave the tall guard a smile and waited outside Marcus' doors.

Felix smiled down at her, thinking that this human knew nothing about the Volturi, yet she worried about him being punished by Master Marcus. He wished she knew the truth so he wouldn't have to hide his innate traits. For now, he would have to wait to see if Master Master revealed their secret. Hopefully, Masters Aro and Caius would not kill her for having that knowledge.

When Marcus opened the doors, he offered a welcoming smile to the woman who could prove to be his savior...and possibly more. He wondered if she thought differently of him, or was he still nothing more than her employer, the man forcing her to be here against her will. His need for her to love him was being superceded by his own growing realization that he was beginning to love her. He looked forward to their time together, having missed being close with someone for so very long.

Marcus allowed Caterina in and nodded to Felix. He then shut the doors after she had entered the ante-room. The fire was already blazing, Marcus knowing she loved its warmth.

Caterina had brought the book they'd last been reading. Her employer was almost done with it, and she was already looking forward to the next one. She sat on the sofa after handing Marcus the book.

"Did you have a satisfactory supper, my dear?" He asked, walking over to the sofa, carrying a carafe of red wine and a crystal goblet. He placed them on a small table next to the sofa. "Would you care for a drink?"

"I would like that, Marcus, thank you. Supper was amazing, as always. The chef is quite creative and there is always enough for seconds. I will miss his cooking when I go home."

Go home, she had said. Marcus was saddened that she still had the assumption he would release her, but what else could he expect. Each time she spoke with her father, he heard the joy in her voice, and he became jealous that her father inspired the happiness he wanted to bring about in her.

Caterina took her glass of wine, and made herself comfortable lying on her side by the fire. Marcus sat on the floor, using the sofa to brace his back. He extended his legs, crossing them at the ankle, and began reading.

While Marcus read, he experienced an ease he had not felt in so long. Was it her presence, or just the fact he had something to do that did not involve the other Volturi. He feared if he willfully forced the woman to stay, she would come to hate him. He needed her to be willing to stay of her own accord.

Caterina was feeling at odds with herself as well. She found herself admiring and liking Marcus more each day, but she missed her home. Even though she felt excitement at the idea of going back, she also felt some sadness at leaving the man who now seemed to be bending over backwards, in small ways, to please her.

While she listened to his deep voice reading the words from the book, Caterina had a brief image of her straddling his bare feet and climbing over his legs to his torso. These nights they spent together, Marcus dressed more casually in a pair of black slacks with a smoking jacket loosely tied closed. She imagined herself opening the satin jacket to kiss his neck while her hands caressed his hairless chest. Blinking her eyes, Caterina knew the wine was affecting her judgment.

When Marcus finished the book, he set it down on the floor beside him. He determined he would choose something more romantic for his next reading. He hoped to inspire something within Caterina that would bring her interest around to him.

Both moved to sit on the sofa, enjoying the last warmth of the dying fire. The wine was nearly gone, and Caterina was glad. It threatened her inhibitions, causing her mind to go places she needed to stay away from. She stifled a yawn, something not unnoticed by Marcus. He didn't want to let her go yet. His need for her was beyond sexual. He would be content to hold her in his arms while she slept, but he tamped down that thought, knowing he was jumping ahead of himself.

"You are sleepy, my dear. I can have Felix return you to your room." He hated parting from her, but he knew she would never agree to remain here in his chambers, let alone in his bed.

Caterina was tired, but was reluctant to leave. Marcus always had stories to tell that she found interesting. His knowledge of history was vast and unexplainable. He would often speak as if he had witnessed events firsthand. Realizing she couldn't keep her eyes open any longer, she said, "Yes, I think I'd better go, Marcus. I'm sorry I don't have the stamina you do. You never seem to tire." She stood and let Marcus guide her to the doors.

With one hand holding the small of her back, Marcus suddenly leaned in and kissed her. It was a gentle kiss that held much promise, but Caterina pulled away. She looked up at her employer, then took a step back, forcing Marcus to remove his hand from her.

"I have to go," she said, and turned to head for the doors. She pulled them open while Marcus watched, dumbfounded. "Felix, take me back to my room." Then she was gone.

Marcus now knew she was not ready for this. He wanted to kick himself for the rashness of his action, but what was the point. The damage to their burgeoning relationship had already been done. Stupid stupid! Now what was he going to do? He closed the doors and retreated to his bedroom.

Caterina arrived at her room, entering with Felix in tow, then shut the door hard. She fell back on her bed, hands over her eyes, and huffing loudly.

Felix sat beside her, seeing something had happened to upset his friend, but what. "So, are you going to tell me, or do I have to guess?" he asked grimly.

Caterina sighed, sat up and turned to the tall guard. "He kissed me, Felix. Marcus kissed me!"

"And?"

"I didn't come here to find love, Felix. I came to work off my father's debt, and when I'm done, I'm going home." He looked down at her hands, tightly clasped together and lying on her lap.

"Was it so bad, Caterina?"

"No, it wasn't bad. It was actually quite nice, but I am not staying here, Felix. I can't! I won't."

"Do you like Master Marcus?" the tall guard asked, wondering what, if anything, she felt for him.

"Yes, of course. After he flipped out on me, well, we got past that, and he's been very kind to me since."

Felix held in his laughter. So Master Marcus had "flipped out"? He'd love to have seen that. Marcus' expressions of any kind of emotion were few and far between.

Caterina looked up at Felix. "I like Marcus a lot, but I don't love him."

Felix understood. He also knew what that news would do to Master Marcus. "Oh," was all he could say. He saw Caterina try to remove the bracelet Marcus had given her, but he placed his hand on hers, stopping her.

"Caterina, do you really want to hurt him?" He knew Marcus would notice the bracelet's absence if she removed it.

Letting her fingers fall away from her wrist, she whispered, "No, of course not."

She looked down at his gift, remembering when he had given it to her. She had come to his chambers one evening, when he had asked her if she'd like to take a walk instead of reading. It was dark out, but Caterina inexplicably felt completely safe with Marcus at her side. They strolled the square which was now quiet. The marketplace was devoid of tourists and locals, the stalls empty of their wares. Tomorrow morning, it would be bustling again, but for now, all was calm.

He had stopped her when they came to the square's small fountain, and pulled a square velvet box from his jacket pocket. "I found this earlier today, and wanted to give it to you, Caterina."

She opened the box and gasped to see a gold bracelet set with several sapphires. "Oh, Marcus, it's too much. I can't..."

"Please accept it. A thank you for your company." He took out the bracelet and locked the clasp once he wound it around her wrist.

"It...it's beautiful, Marcus." She'd stood on tiptoe and kissed his cheek.

The memory was one that made her smile, but still, she did not want to stay here.

Leaning against Felix's shoulder, Caterina sighed. "Surely you have heard the rumours people spread about this place. How people enter...and never leave."

Felix frowned, knowing she could not see his face from her current position. "Do you believe those stories?" he asked, curious if she assumed the worst, which was the truth.

"I have never met anyone here, besides you, Marcus, and Demetri. There must be others. It's all very strange. All I know is I want to finish up my obligation and leave. I miss my home. I miss my father. I miss my own bed!"

Felix felt bad for Caterina, knowing Master Marcus wanted her to stay in order to break the witch's spell. But if she wasn't absolutely in love with him, what did it matter. "It will be all right."

Caterina sat up and sighed. "I'm hungry, my friend. Want to walk me to the kitchen? Just for a snack?"

"I thought you were sleepy," Felix said.

"How did you know that?" she asked. "You must have great hearing."

"It's late and I guessed." Felix stood, holding out his hand. "Come along then. I need to find Demetri anyway."

The pair left her room and walked the corridor to the kitchen.

"Want to have something with me?" she asked her friend while she rooted around the refrigerator.

Felix shook his head. "I'm not hungry," he replied.

"You never are," Caterina said with a wink and smile. "It must be those work outs. You probably drink a lot of protein shakes made up of green stuff."

Felix laughed, hoping he hadn't slipped up in any way that would clue her to their true nature. "Enjoy your evening, Caterina. I'll see you tomorrow." With that, the tall guard left her alone in the kitchen, since the short path from the kitchen to her bedroom was safe.

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The next day, Caterina had finished her chores and was in her room, reading through one book that was in Italian. It was a travel diary from someone who had visited North America, a place she'd love to visit one day. It detailed various locations in both Canada and America. She fantasized visiting places like New York City and Niagara Falls. Her musings were interrupted when she heard a knock on her door. She set the book down and went to open it, surprised to see Marcus standing before her.

"Good afternoon, Caterina. I was wondering if you would come to have a private supper with me in my rooms this evening. Something a little fancier than what you're used to when eating with the staff. Just the two of us."

"Oh...that would be nice, Marcus, but I don't have anything really nice to wear," Caterina said, wondering if he expected the experience to be like a date. He did seem to perk up when she expressed interest in his suggestion.

"I will get you something to wear, my dear. We have people who can help you." His eyes seemed to light up while talking with her.

Inside, Marcus was more than pleased. He wanted to offer her a fine meal, and perhaps coerce her to dance. He had a device ready with a few musical pieces he hoped would delight her enough to inspire her to want to dance with him. She hadn't mentioned the kiss, so maybe she was not as upset as he'd feared. "Heidi and Chelsea you haven't met yet. They will be around later this evening, so look for them. As for now, I will leave you alone until later."

"Thank you, Marcus. I look forward to it." Caterina felt excited at the invitation. It would be different than their usual get togethers. She closed the door and went into the bathroom to shower and dry her hair until the two women Marcus had mentioned arrived.

Hearing a knock on the door a few hours later, Caterina met Heidi and Chelsea for the first time. Both women were beautiful, with flawless skin and violet-coloured eyes. They introduced themselves, the woman named Chelsea holding up a dress bag, before unzipping it to reveal a lovely full-length blue gown made of lace and chiffon fabrics dotted with sparkles that looked like stars. Once Caterina had donned the dress, Heidi did her make-up while Chelsea later pulled her hair into a loose top knot.

Both women did what they could to encourage Caterina to consider Marcus' favour.

When they finished their work, they smiled at her. "You look perfect. Master Marcus will be so impressed," Chelsea said, Heidi nodding in agreement.

She was given a velvet box containing a pair of sapphire drop earrings that matched the bracelet Marcus had given her. "Are these from Marcus too?" she asked.

Both women looked at one another, then at Caterina, nodding. "He is being very generous with you because he likes you. You are aware of that, aren't you?" Heidi said.

Of course she was aware, but to what extent did he care for her, she wondered while she slipped on the earrings.

Lastly, Caterina stepped into matching blue heels, which fit perfectly. Obviously they had done very well in choosing the right size and style for her. She looked in the full length mirror that sat in the corner of the room, feeling like a princess in such expensive clothing.

"Is this really necessary?" she asked Heidi. "I will never have use for a dress like this at home."

"Master Marcus wants tonight to be special," Chelsea replied.

"Like we're on a date?" Caterina asked, looking behind her in the mirror. She saw Chelsea and Heidi glance at one another again, and knew she was right. This was a date.

There was a knock at the door. Chelsea opened it, stepping aside so Felix could enter the bedroom. She and Heidi gave Caterina encouraging smiles and quietly left.

Felix walked up to the human and took her hands in his. He spread her arms open and gazed at her. Then he spun her around. "You are a vision, Caterina. Master Marcus will think so as well. He's waiting now, so are you ready?" He let her hands go and stepped back, giving her a respectful bow.

"Oh, stop, Felix. You're embarrassing me, but thank you for the compliment. I guess we should leave now."

The guard looped her arm in his, and escorted Caterina to Marcus' rooms, knocking on arrival. Marcus answered and let in the human woman, while telling Felix he didn't have to wait tonight, that he would take his guest back to her room himself.

While Marcus was speaking with Felix, Caterina looked around the ante room, seeing a table beautifully set, complete with lit candles. A cart sat next to the table, where she saw several covered dishes and a bottle of champagne chilling.

She then turned to peek at her host. He was attired in what looked like old-fashioned dress, with black slacks, a white shirt with white ruffles around the neck, and a blue satin waistcoat. The ever-present pendant she'd noticed when she'd first arrived hung around his neck to sit on his chest atop the ruffles. He wore over the shirt a navy blue velvet coat with gold embroidery, making him appear like someone out of an old painting.

Caterina looked down at her gown, realizing anything less elegant would have been inappropriate. Marcus must have known her dress was blue, so dressed accordingly. She bent her head and smiled. Then for effect, she curtsied low before him.

Marcus took her hand and lifted her up from her position on the floor. He felt satisfaction in seeing her smile, cherishing each and every one of them. He had hoped this evening would please her, and he would be able to show her a different side of himself.

Marcus gazed at Caterina, appreciating the choice in dress made by Chelsea and Heidi. The woman looked positively ethereal in the star-lit gown. He noticed she was wearing the sapphire earrings he had ordered for her as well. He thought they suited her well.

He led her to the dining table he had ordered set up in the ante room. "I hope you enjoy tonight, Caterina. The chef has prepared several dishes just for the occasion. Champagne?" Marcus opened the bottle after he pulled her chair out and waited for her to get comfortable. Then he poured a glass of the sparkling liquid. He removed the lids from the food, showing Caterina her menu.

"Pepper Roast with baby potatoes, and green peas with mushrooms." He began to serve her, filling her plate while ignoring his own.

When he sat himself opposite his guest, she spoke. "It all smells so good. Will you be having any?"

"Not tonight. Forgive me, but my constitution means I can't always eat rich foods. But please, have as much as you wish."

Caterina nodded slowly, not surprised. Why, she didn't know. She cut a bit of the beef, and was amazed at the tenderness of the meat. "The chef is so talented. This is wonderful! It's so easy to overcook beef." She took a sip of the champagne, finding it perfectly chilled.

While she ate. the pair discussed the history of the city of Volterra, including how the Volturi came to be here in the first place. By the time she had indulged in more champagne and her dessert of tiramisu, Caterina was feeling both full and in a relaxed humour.

Marcus mentioned that he had found some music, turning on his laptop. He set the saved file he hoped she would be willing to dance to with him. "Would you make me the happiest of men and do me the honour?" He held out his hand to her, feeling her warm hand being placed on his open palm. Leading her to the center of the room, they waited for the music to begin.

"I'm not an expert dancer, Marcus, so you will have to lead well," Caterina cautioned, looking up at the taller man.

"Rest easy, my dear. I'm a long-time expert," he replied, his free arm wrapping around her.

When the music began, Marcus spun Caterina around the room, twirling her beneath his arm, then drawing her against him. He so wanted to kiss her at that moment, but feared her pulling away from him as she had before. They danced as the music carried both from the lives they lived apart to this moment together. Her warmth seeped into his flesh through the fabric of his coat, so sensitive to their physical differences as he was.

Caterina looked up into Marcus' eyes, feeling drawn to him. Her lips parted, her top teeth biting gently into her lower lip. She leaned into his cool body, her heart beating faster.

Marcus not only heard but felt each beat against his chest. He took a gamble and lowered his head, then pressed his lips gently on hers. When she did not pull back, he pressed harder, his lips parting. He tasted her, his arms wrapping more tightly around her trim body. When he finally released her, Marcus stepped back.

"I am sorry, Caterina." He did not continue when two fingers rested on his mouth, silencing him.

"It's alright, Marcus. I'm not offended." She held her body close to his, happy when she felt his arms encircle her, again pulling her against him. His mouth captured hers, drawing in her breath through parted lips.

They continued dancing for almost an hour while talking and laughing together. The music finally stopped, leaving Marcus and Caterina in the middle of the room, staring at one another in silence. That is, until Marcus pulled her to him, embracing her in his arms. He gave her a chaste kiss in her forehead, then when she moved her cheek to his, he lowered his head to kiss her neck with a meaning that was not so chaste. At last, his lips moved to hers once more.

Caterina sighed, the pleasure of his kiss stronger than she had ever felt with anyone, not that there had been that many men in her life.

She lay her head against his chest. "Thank you for this evening," she murmured against his coat. She felt she had to end this now. "I had so much fun. But it is late, and I am a bit tired."

"Of course. Let me return you to your room." Marcus held Caterina's hand and led her from his chambers to her room. He kissed her hand before watching her open her door and turn to look up at him.

"Again, thank you. I had a truly marvelous time, Marcus. I'll see you tomorrow." She stepped back and shut her door.

Marcus felt had his heart been able to beat, it would have been beating fast and hard. Not in centuries had he felt so happy to be with one person. He returned to his rooms, hoping she felt as he did.

Once Caterina had undressed and showered, she hung the beautiful gown up in the wardrobe, and put on her nightgown. She then climbed into bed. A smile unconsciously formed on her face when she thought about the evening. The smile vanished when she considered what she was falling into.

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It was days later when Caterina was wiping down Marcus' desk and she looked out to the window to see it was snowing. She watched as the large flakes stuck to the grass in the garden. Excited, she quickly finished cleaning up Marcus' room, and after putting away her cleaning supplies, Caterina ran to get her coat to go out into the garden.

Marcus had returned to his room shortly after, and heard sounds of laughter coming from outside, and the garden below. He looked out the window to see Caterina spinning around, her arms wide as she danced in the falling snow. He smiled to himself, and decided to join her. Taking a coat for effect from his wardrobe, he strode the corridor to the garden door and went outside.

Caterina saw Marcus and waved him over. "Marcus, come join me. Isn't it beautiful?"

Marcus agreed in his mind, but he felt it was she who was beautiful, her cheeks pink and eyes shining with sheer joy.

"Have you ever had a snowball fight?" she asked him, attempting to sound innocent. She bent to gather snow in her hands, forming a ball.

When Marcus gave her a questioning look, he felt the unexpected smack of cold snow on his face. His entire body was as cold as the white stuff, but Caterina didn't know that. Marcus did something he had never done before in his existence. He bent down to gather snow in his hands and formed a snowball. He turned to Caterina just as another snowball hit him on the shoulder. He threw his at her, grinning when it hit her on the chest. Her ensuing laughter was like music to his ears.

They played like this for a while before the snow started coming down harder, and Marcus was afraid Caterina would become too chilled. He ordered her inside, and took her to the kitchen for some hot tea. She practically glowed from within while she thanked him for the fun while sipping her tea. He had never seen her so happy, and he hoped she felt it was due to his presence in her life.

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Days later, Caterina was cleaning in Marcus' rooms. Once she had finished up, she went up to his desk where Marcus was sitting and working on some papers.

"Marcus, may I call Papa before I leave?" she asked hesitantly.

"Of course, my dear." He fetched the phone from his desk drawer and handed it to her. He went to sit on the sofa to wait for her to finish.

Caterina went to sit on the sofa and dialed her home number. Hearing the line pick up, she said, "Hello, Papa! Oh, Signora Rossi. What? Wait, what did you say? Is he badly off? I'll try. Thank you for staying with him. Good bye." She handed Marcus the phone, a frantic look on her face.

Marcus stood, taking her hands in his. "What is it, Caterina? Is something wrong?"

"It's Papa. He's sick. He had been outside too long in the snow trying to get the last of the seasonal crop harvested and he caught a bad cold. One of our neighbors, Signora Rossi, went to take him some eggs from her hens and found him very ill. She said she has been caring for him, but he's asking for me. Please, please, Marcus, may I go home to take care of him?"

Marcus didn't want to let her leave him, but the look in her eyes compelled him to. She would be too worried if he forced her to stay. What would she feel for him if her father died. "Felix can drive you home, my dear."

"Thank you, Marcus," she replied with gratitude in her voice.

"Will you be coming back?" Marcus asked, but she was gone without having heard the question. He hoped she would return, but he determined that if she did not, he would let her know he was allowing her to stay home for good. He felt she had served her time and cleared her father's debt. His love for her enabled him to free her even as he sacrificed his own hopes for redemption.

Felix came to his friend's room to find her packed and waiting. Fortunately, most of the snow had melted by now, and the road was clear at least.

Caterina begged Felix to go faster, but he told her, "There are people in the road, my friend. Don't worry. I will get you home as quickly as possible."

Once they reached her house, pulling into the driveway, she jumped out of the car and headed for the front door. When she opened the door, Felix set her bags just inside the entrance. Caterina thanked him, giving him a quick hug. Once he saw she had safely entered the house, he drove away.

"Papa! Papa, I'm home!" she shouted, dropping her coat on a nearby chair.

"Shhh, child, he's sleeping," an older woman whispered, appearing from the kitchen.

"Signora Rossi, how is he?"

"He's better, my dear." She explained what the doctor had said, and gave Caterina instructions for the medicine she was to give her father. "Now you get re-settled. Since you're here, I'll leave, but do call me if you need anything."

"Thank you, Signora Rossi, for everything," Caterina said, letting the woman out.

She went to her father's bedroom to see him lying in bed, sleeping peacefully. She felt his forehead, finding it only slightly warm to the touch. She took the small pitcher of water to the kitchen to refill it with fresh water, and waited for him to wake up.

When he did awaken, he was overjoyed to see his daughter sitting on a chair next to the bed.

"Caterina, daughter, you've returned," he said, taking ahold of her hands.

"Yes, Papa. Marcus let me leave when I found out from Signora Rossi you were sick. I'm home to take care of you."

And she did, making him porridge for breakfast and soup for later in the day. She told him all about her time at the castle, and how things had slowly changed between her and Marcus. She had left so quickly, she had forgotten the dress, shoes, and jewelry he had given her.

"Have you feelings for the man, daughter?"

"I don't know, Papa. I know I care about him, and he was kinder to me the longer I was there. It changed things, you understand."

"Caterina, Guiseppe had been here, asking about you. He was not happy that you were staying at the castle. I only hoped he didn't make trouble for you."

"I never saw him, Papa. I pray he does not go there. The people who live there are...they're strange. Not that I was afraid of them, but there is something...well, I hope he stays away. I'm home now, so he has no reason to go there." She patted her father's hand and rose from the chair. "I'm going to get you some soup now."

While she ladled the hot meal into a bowl, Caterina wondered if she should warn Marcus. No, Guiseppe would not be so foolish, surely not.

After a few days of care, Mario Cassiani recovered from his illness and was eager to be up and about. He pulled himself out of bed and walked to the kitchen. Still a bit weak, he took his time and entered the kitchen to see Caterina cutting up vegetables for supper.

When Caterina saw her father, she frowned. "Papa, you need to stay in bed..."

"Child, I am fine and going crazy. You'll see. I'll take a quick shower and dress. By the way, Guiseppe doesn't know you're home. He wanted to go to the castle to retrieve you. If he goes there with others, who knows what will happen. Perhaps you should call him."

Setting down the knife, Caterina looked at her father. "I'm not ready to talk with Guiseppe, Papa. Did he say he would go there?"

"Call him, Caterina."

Sighing, she picked up the receiver and dialed his number. When he answered, she said, "Guiseppe, this is Caterina, I..." A man's voice spoke.

"Caterina, this is Guiseppe's father. He is on his way to the Palazzo dei Priori with some of the other villagers. They're planning to..."

"No! They can't do that!" Hanging up, she turned to her father.

"Papa, that fool is on his way to the castle. I have to stop him. They might hurt Marcus."

"Take the truck. The back way is faster on the county road."

"Yes, yes, and it leads to the garden gate behind the castle. I can get in through the garden gate, and find Marcus without the crowd seeing me." She gave her father a kiss and turned to leave. "I'll be back as soon as I can, Papa."

"Be careful, Caterina," her father called out as she left the house.

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A small group of male villagers, led by Guiseppe, headed for the castle. Armed with rifles, guns, even farm equipment, they followed the man who was determinded to bring Caterina home with him, even if it meant killing the residents of the castle.

Driving over the speed limit, Caterina mumbled the entire way. "Idiots! How can you follow a man like Guiseppe. Stupid!"

When she came to the back gate that led to the garden, she prayed it wasn't locked, and sighed in relief when the gate swung open. She ran into the castle through the side door and headed to Marcus' rooms.

On arrival, she went from the ante-room to the bedroom and didn't find him. She left his rooms and was heading down the main corridor, when she heard shouting and the sounds of gunfire. In the large audience hall she rarely saw, she noticed a small crowd of men fighting what she assumed were Marcus' family. Then she saw Marcus himself, fighting Guiseppe.

Guiseppe was holding an axe. He aimed for Marcus' neck, swinging it hard until it hit flesh. The impact left cracks on Marcus' neck, but the vampire was able to knock aside the axe and grabbed the human by the throat. He opened his mouth and leaned in to bite Guiseppe in the throat, his teeth tearing into the warm flesh.

Caterina saw Guiseppe attack Marcus, shouted "No!", then gasped loud enough for Marcus to hear. He turned around to face the woman he loved, knowing she was finally seeing him for the monster he was. Blood was smeared on his mouth, and he let his human attacker fall to the floor.

Her eyes wide, Caterina ran to Marcus, kneeling beside him. "Are you hurt? Marcus, are you hurt in any way?"

"I'm sorry," he said to the young woman next to him. I'm fine, but I..." He felt warm arms move around him, hugging him ever as she searched him for wounds.

"Oh, Marcus, when I heard what was going on, I had to stop Guiseppe." She looked at the man who was her captor, her employer, her admirer. "I had to...I love you, Marcus. No matter what has happened, I do love you. I was so afraid you'd be hurt."

Standing, Marcus pulled Caterina up off the floor. "You see me for what I am, my dear heart. A killer. A vampire." He wiped his mouth with his sleeve while Caterina only stared at him. She noticed his eyes, now red, but how.

"I don't care." She meant it. If he was really a vampire, an honest to goodness creature of legend, she didn't care. He was safe. She looked around her, and saw several bodies lying in the room. She should be mourning them, but it was their choice to follow that brute Guiseppe. The other Volturi, a few she knew, others she didn't, stood around as if waiting for orders.

Caterina had seen the blood on Marcus' lips as it dripped down his chin. What he had told her was true. He really was a vampire, and he had killed Guiseppe. She saw two men walk down the steps leading from three throne-like chairs.

Just then, a bright light blazed briefly in the center of the room, before revealing a beautiful woman standing in the middle of the audience hall.

Aro and Caius frowned at the sudden intrusion, but Marcus recognized her instantly.

"Marcus dei Volturi, you fulfilled the requirement of your redemption," the witch said. She seemingly floated over to Marcus and Caterina. "Child, you love this man?"

Gazing at the beautiful woman, she frowned. "Of course I do. With all my heart." She felt Marcus' holding her hand tightly.

"Then Marcus dei Volturi, you may choose to regain your humanity, and be mortal again. Or you may remain a vampire, and change your beloved to become an immortal like you."

Marcus held Caterina by the shoulders as he gazed into her warm brown eyes. "It means aging. But it also means a home, family, children. Things you won't have here if you're a vampire." He gave Caterina a kiss, and sought the answer to his question in her eyes.

"No children?" If Marcus was letting her choose, the answer was simple. "Marcus, I want to be with you, in my world, in my life. We can live together and watch our family grow while we grow old, together."

Marcus glanced over at Aro and Caius. Aro knew Marcus hadn't been happy, but Caterina had changed that. He nodded at his brother.

The witch held her hands up and began to chant a spell. Marcus felt a sudden and excruciating pain in his entire body, and fell to the floor.

Caterina started to go to him, but Felix held her by the arms, saying, "Wait. This is something Master Marcus has to endure. Let's see what happens."

Marcus writhed on the floor, pain written on his face while he tried not to scream.

Caterina struggled against Felix's grip on her arms. "Let me go!" she demanded. Reluctantly, Felix complied, letting her loose. Once free, she ran to Marcus, dropping down next to him.

"Marcus, I'm here with you, my love. Please don't leave me now." She held his hand with both of hers, squeezing tightly. She was tempted to pull back when she saw a curtain of light form around Marcus, but she decided to hold on. With tears in her eyes, Caterina glanced up at the witch, who only smiled down at the pair.

When the glow receded, Marcus caught his breath. The pain had finally stopped. Caterina helped him to sit up, checking him over, but seeing no physical damage. She did notice the changes in his body immediately however.

"Marcus, your eyes, they're brown." She realized the hand she still held was warm to the touch. She reached out and caressed his cheek to find it was also warm. They were not pale either, but pick with the flush of blood in his veins. "If you're physical changes mean anything, you...you're human. It worked." She wiped the tears from her face and helped Marcus up off the floor, the pair turning to one another and hugging each other in joy.

Marcus cupped Caterina's cheek and kissed her deeply. He felt different and knew he was no longer a vampire. He was human again, after so many hundreds of years and it felt more than strange. He could feel his heart beating in his chest, the sensation foreign to him.

A bright light filled the room, and the witch vanished.

Caius ordered the guards to clean up the room and dispose of the bodies. He had some damage control to work on, and began that task.

Aro stood off to the side, but took several steps towards Marcus, placing his hand on the taller vampire's shoulder. "You will always be my brother...our brother. You may still stay here with Caterina. Or you may leave to travel the world. We leave that up to you both." When he saw the surprise on Marcus' face, he huffed. "I know, I know, the rules, but I can make exceptions when I want. And I'm making an exception now. I don't expect you will tell anyone about us, and as your mate, I can assume Caterina won't either." He smiled when he saw her shake her head vigorously.

"Aro, we will let you know. If we choose to leave and return later, it's good to know we will be welcome." He turned to his mate, for that was what she was now. "We will marry the old fashioned way, if that makes you happy, my love."

"Ah, a wedding. I do love weddings, so you must have it here at the castle," Aro said with excitement.

Caterina responded with a nod of acknowledgement, grateful for their attitude and now the offer of a wedding. This was Marcus' home and she didn't mind it becoming hers. She would be able to visit her father, who would not have to pay for the cost of her wedding. When she had mentioned that to Marcus, his eyes glowed with happiness as he laughed pleasantly.

Caterina decided as long as her human guests were guaranteed their safety, why not have it here. Perhaps it would help dispel the nasty rumours if her family and friends were allowed to attend. They would see there was nothing to fear from the castle's residents after all.

Later, Marcus led his bride-to-be out to the garden, where they stood in the gazebo, Caterina's hands holding onto Marcus' arm. He noticed she seemed relaxed, which shocked him the most, and not freaking out about what she had seen today.

"You truly surprised me, my dear. I never imagined you to be so strong, and here I was so worried about you." Marcus leaned over to give his mate a kiss on her forehead.

Caterina smiled, and nodded, replying, "I never imagined I would have to be. You don't have any other secrets, do you?"

"No, my heart, you know everything. From now on, I am only a mortal man who loves you." Marcus leaned into Caterina and kissed her deeply, his arms around her securely. Her warmth was less noticeable now that they were the same body temperature. "I love you," he said with emotion in his voice.

"And I love you, Marcus, for always." Caterina hugged her husband-to-be tightly, knowing their life together would never be boring.

A/N : Sorry it took so long to finish this particular story. Lately, I just haven't felt much like writing. I'll go back over it later to fix any errors. Thanks for your patience.

#volturi fanfiction #the volturi #marcus volturi #felix volturi #aro volturi #beauty and the beast #caius volturi #Chelsea Volturi #Heidi Volturi

[volterran-wine]

I hope this doesn't come across as a headcanon request, and if it does, feel free to ignore it. I just saw that "Volturi and Taylor Swift lyrics" post you made and I was wondering if you think any of the Volturi are Swifties?

• — 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

No need to fret dear Anonymous, I shall answer your question seeing as though we are only days away from Miss Swift's newest album being released. Personally I am looking forward to the album very much myself.

I have decided to put them all into a couple of categories for you dear Anonymous; I hope they are to your liking.

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝

Didyme.

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜:

Jane • Alec • Marcus • Caius

𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬:

Athenodora • Sulpicia • Aro • Felix • Corin • Afton

𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭:

Demetri • Heidi • Renata • Chelsea

𝐈𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐓𝐏𝐃:

Santiago.

#Volturi Questionnaire #Aro Volturi #Marcus Volturi #Caius Volturi #Sulpicia Volturi #Athenodora Volturi #Didyme Volturi #Demetri Volturi #Felix Volturi #Heidi Volturi #Chelsea Volturi #Afton Volturi #Corin Volturi #Santiago Volturi #Renata Volturi #Alec Volturi #Jane Volturi #Volterran Wine is currently not happy about being unable to purchase the limited edition CD due to her country.

[fanfictionlibrary]

Stardust (Demetri x Reader)

Here you were. Again.

Demetri sighed heavily as he watched your form racing across a busy plaza that was teeming with people and salesmen. You were trying to fetch your train. In this life, you looked like you were going to university. Whatever it was you were doing, the stressed mumbling of you reiterating the principles of some theory he had read about time and time again (and that he found to be utterly fallible) was like music to his ears. Your voice was so soft.

His partner in crime, Felix, gazed curiously at him, halting his analytic search to spot the vampire they were here for. ”Everything all right, mate?“

Snorting bitterly, Demetri scoffed. ”You are a pain in the fine curvature that starts where my back ends.“

”Nothing new, then.“ Felix shrugged, following Demetri‘s line of sight. Arching a brow, he looked between Demetri and you. The pained expression on his best friend's face suddenly made sense. He had seen it a few times before. The anguish, the pining, the compulsion to abstain.

Demetri was fighting a losing battle against himself. He need not explain the situation to Felix. The chime of your tenor was astonishing and refreshing. It set his unbeating heart on fire and burned him on the inside. Your ecstatic melody was so familiar and yet so foreign. He had had the pleasure to hear it a few times already in his eternal life, but he had never dared to approach you. The first time he saw you was around 670. You had been a man, working tirelessly to nurture his family. The second time Demetri was blessed by the persistent pull that reached from one life to the next and made it most difficult to avoid saying what you meant to him any longer, was in 1143. Then, you were born a noble lady and married off to some bloke much older than you. In 1473, he felt ready for a romantic relationship. He began searching for your tenor against all odds, thinking it would be futile. But, alas! He found you. Unfortunately, by then, you were a hoary and wizened widow… And now here you were: in 2023.

It seemed that fate was playing a cruel game with the two of you. Either Demetri could not bear the thought of realizing the mate bond and exposing you to the insidious and ghastly world of the Volturi - of vampires! -, or when he was willing to throw away his inhibitions, your love story was ill-fated. Like star-crossed lovers Demetri and you were trying to collect the stardust beneath your feet, hoping that, for once, your love lives would be fulfilling. At least, Demetri was trying to do that. You did not know that he even existed. But maybe your love life was unsatisfying in this lifetime, too. Like it had been in so many others. Maybe Demetri should sweep you off your feet and waste no more time.

#demetri volturi #demetri x reader #twilight #volturi #volterra #felix volturi #alec volturi #jane volturi #heidi volturi #vampire #vampires #love #aro volturi #marcus volturi #caius volturi #santiago #renata volturi #chelsea volturi

[the-x-demons-art-blog]

Out of pure boredom and a hundred fanfics I read about The Volturi, I finally have the guts to post The X-Demonfied Version of The Coven. Made with the only resources I have which is none (The Twilight Saga Wiki and Scrolling through The Volturi Tag One too many times) and technically that one fancast image I saw on Pinterest that I forgot to save and used ColorDrop (no wonder I made them ashy af God I’m so stupid) Welp, so much for the creative liberty I had qwq. I’m going back to making fanfiction about My Immortal /hj

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(SHIT I FORGOT ABOUT MELE-)

#digital art #thexdemonsart #artists on tumblr #the volturi #volturi #should I really tag em? #Welp guess I start facing the consequences of my actions #aro volturi #caius volturi #marcus volturi #sulpicia volturi #athenadora volturi #didyme volturi #jane volturi #alec volturi #demetri volturi #felix volturi #santiago volturi #heidi volturi #chelsea volturi #afton volturi #renata volturi #corin volturi #damn daniel that’s a lot #fr I’m going back to Twitter to post actual art now byeeeeeex #clothing will change as I keep drawing em #I spent half my time reading Marcus fanfics than actual research #i will research more qwq #SLIGHT MOVIE BASIS

[volturilovers]

ᏉMasterlistᏉ

Caius Volturi

C.V

-Shadows of one’s past: part 1, part 2, part 3.0, part 3.5 (all requested)

-Mate with a heart condition(request)

-Protective Caius (not done yet)

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Aro Volturi

A.V

Nothing yet

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Marcus Volturi

M.V

nothing yet

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Demetri Volturi

Ꭰ.V

-Demetris mate getting harassed by guard(requested)( not done yet)

-how you meet demetri volturi

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Felix Volturi

F.V

-Mate born blind and see things for the first time(not done yet)

-Mate doing self-harm(not done yet)

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Headcannons and world building

Volturi guard

Elite Guard

Jane Volturi

Alec Volturi

Demetri Volturi

Felix Volturi

Higher guard

Afton Volturi

Santiago Volturi

Renata Volturi

Corin Volturi

Chelsea Volturi

Common guard

Magnus Volturi

Rosea Volturi

Andromeda volturi

Ismau Volturi

Asnee Volturi

Ritsu Tatsuki Volturi

Nnamdi Volturi

annika volturi

Osiris volturi

Rosanna Volturi

Lower Guard

Alessandra Volturi

Claudia Volturi

Juliano Volturi

Roselyn Volturi

Volturi kings

Aro volturi

Caius volturi

Marcus Volturi

Queens

Athenodora Volturi

Sulpicia Volturi

Didyme Volturi

ᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏍᏜᏜ

Important info

More imagines and character info is going to come with time. However if the there is no link to it they aren’t done yet. .

#athenodora volturi #didyme volturi #Caius volturi #aro volturi #marcus volturi #Renata volturi #afton volturi #santiago volturi #corin volturi #jane volturi #alec volturi #felix volturi #demetri volturi #chelsea volturi #the volturi coven #twilight #volturi guard #the volturi guard #the volturi

[venusofvolterra]

Hi hey hello, super stoked to find your blog! I’m curious: do you have sexuality headcanons for the Volturi? I saw your kink headcanon post and got curious.

Thank you! Feel free to stick around as long as you’d like :)

I tend to default to bisexuality for all of the Volturi unless I feel strongly otherwise. Most of them are from times in which sexuality wasn’t as clear cut as straight vs. gay. So here are my general sexuality HCs but they’re very much subject to change.

Aro: Bisexual

Caius: Bisexual, preference for women

Marcus: Demiromantic, bisexual

Athenadora: Bisexual

Sulpicia: Bisexual

Didyme: Bisexual

Felix: Bisexual, preference for women

Demetri: Bisexual, considered himself heterosexual before becoming a vampire

Heidi: Lesbian

Santiago: Straight, perhaps Bicurious

Corin: Lesbian

Renata: Straight

Afton: Bisexual

Chelsea: Bisexual, preference for men

Jane and Alec aren’t here because they’re children and I don’t see them as very interested in relationships. They’re very much forever in the “adults are weird and relationships are yucky” phase.

#twilight #the volturi #demetri volturi #the twilight saga #felix volturi #volturi #twilight new moon #twilight eclipse #aro volturi #heidi volturi #corin volturi #jane volturi #alec volturi #chelsea volturi #renata volturi #caius volturi #marcus volturi #athenadora volturi #sulpicia volturi